Page 151 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - Switzerland

Swiss watch making, and has
been awarded World Heritage
status by UNESCO. In 1705
the young watchmaker Daniel
Jeanrichard arrived from
Neuchâtel to settle in Le Locle,
where he set up a workshop.
The apprentices that he
trained then established
workshops of their own in
La Chaux­de­Fonds, thus
launching the now­famous
Swiss watchmaking industry.
The Musée d’Horlogerie,
which occupies a stately
18th­century mansion (the
elegant Château des Monts),
presents a large collection of
timepieces from around the
The Fête des Vendanges world, as well as several
(Grape Harvest Festival), elaborate automata.
in late September, Neuchâtel

modern museum complex up Mont Tendre – at 1,679 m
illustrating the history of (5,500 ft) it’s the highest peak EAT
human activity and the set­ in the region, but a mere
tlement around the lake. Once hillock compared to the Alps.
a year the town’s century­old When snow descends, the Ananda Café-
Grape Harvest Festival cele­ trails on the gentle slopes Boutique
brates the bounty from the around the lake provide some Himalayan food
region’s vineyards. wonderful cross­country in a vintage setting.
skiing. At 1,004 m (3,300 ft) ⌂ Fbg de l’Hôpital 31,
altitude, the lake sometimes Neuchâtel § 032 721
21 freezes over in the coldest 34 44
weeks, creating the largest
Vallée de Joux natural ice rink in Europe. 
! A4 £ @ KJU
Mediterranean dishes
The Jura may not be as 22
dramatic as the Alps, but its served with a twist.
moderate peaks and valleys Le Locle ⌂ Quai Perdonnet 22,
offer a more accessible, ! B3 £ @ ∑ lelocle.ch Vevey ∑ q-vevey.ch
family­friendly way to 
make the most of the great The town of Le Locle is
outdoors. One of the loveliest renowned the world over
places in the Swiss Jura is the as being the birthplace of
Vallée de Joux and its centre­
piece, the sprawling Lac de
Joux, the largest lake in the
Jura. In summer, the lake is
a playground for swimmers,
boaters and windsurfers,
while hikers and cyclists
take to the surrounding
trails. Many are suitable for
all abilities, including the hike

Highly decorated
clocks in the Musée
de l’Horlogerie

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